Fast reducers, slow augmenters: a psychophysiological analysis of temperament-related differences in reaction time

Schwerdtfeger, Andreas; Getzmann, Stephan; Baltissen, Rüdiger

doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2003.10.007

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“…Furthermore, in accordance with the theory RAS-reducers have been found to be more pain tolerant than augmenters (Kohn, 1991;Schwerdtfeger, Getzmann, & Baltissen, 2004;Vando, 1974), to consume psychoactive substances like alcohol, tobacco or marijuana more frequently, to sleep fewer hours per night, and to turn a radio on louder than RAS-augmenters (Barnes, 1985;Davis, Cowles, & Kohn, 1984;Kohn, Barnes, & Hoffman, 1979;Kohn & Coulas, 1985;Kohn, Hunt, Cowles, & Davis, 1986;Vulcano, Barnes, & Langstaff, 1990).…”

Section: Augmenting/reducing As Assessed By Epssupporting

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Individual Differences in Auditory, Pain, and Motor Stimulation

Schwerdtfeger

2007

Journal of Individual Differences

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Abstract. Augmenting/reducing is a personality dimension related to the processing of sensory stimuli. Augmenters are assumed to augment the impact of stimuli leading to stimulation-avoidant behavior and lower pain tolerance. Reducers are assumed to attenuate sensory stimuli leading to stimulation-seeking behavior and higher pain tolerance. Augmenting/reducing can be assessed by the method of evoked potentials or - as in this study - by questionnaire. Two studies were conducted to examine associations between augmenting/reducing as assessed by questionnaire and stimulus intensity modulation. Study 1 found reducers (n = 24, 12 females) to more frequently consume psychoactive substances and to turn music on louder than augmenters (n = 25, 12 females) even after controlling for individual hearing ability. In Study 2, reducers (n = 19, 10 females) were more pain tolerant than augmenters (n = 18, 9 females) and this difference increased with increasing stimulation time. Moreover, reducers were faster than augmenters in a rapid tapping task but there was no difference in a lower-stimulation tracking task. The results suggest that differences between augmenters and reducers are most reliable when the stimulation potential is high. The clinical relevance of this construct is discussed.

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“…Differences in reaction time have also been observed in RAS-augmenters and reducers (Schwerdtfeger & Baltissen, 2002;Schwerdtfeger et al, 2004). Specifically, RAS-reducers were faster but less accurate than RAS-augmenters when performing a simple reaction-time task.…”

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Individual Differences in Auditory, Pain, and Motor Stimulation

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2007

Journal of Individual Differences

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“…The correlation coefficients for both relationships were average. Activity is understood as the tendency to undertake behaviour of high stimulative value, with Schwerdtfeger et al (2004) finding that individuals with a high need of stimulation achieved shorter simple reaction times. In turn, Baylé et al (2006) argue that high impulsivity is linked with shorter choice reaction times, where impulsivity and activity correlate with each other ( Strelau, 2008 ).…”

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Temperamental Traits Versus Individual Physical Fitness Components and a Physical Activity Level

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Boraczyński

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Journal of Human Kinetics

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The main aim of the study was to examine whether relationships exist between particular temperamental traits within the concept of Regulative Theory of Temperament and components of physical fitness, that are most crucial for success in sport. The research involved 108 individuals including 63 men (age 21.1 ± 1.6 yrs) and 45 women (age 20.7 ± 1.3 yrs). None of the respondents were professionally engaged in sport. Components of physical fitness included: aerobic capacity, strength, agility, static-dynamic balance and reaction time. The respondents also completed two questionnaires: the Formal Characteristics of Behaviour – Temperament Inventory and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The results indicate that the temperamental traits had average to poor correlations with the components of physical fitness, whereas more statistically significant correlations were observed in women. Negative correlations were obtained between emotional reactivity and agility, which was a result confirmed by previous research. All temperamental traits related with the energetic aspects of behaviour correlated with simple reaction time in women. Physical activity and aerobic capacity did not correlate with any of the studied traits. The results do not allow for any general conclusions to be drawn, but can serve as a reference point for future research on temperamental traits as delineated by Regulative Theory of Temperament and their relationship with the components of physical fitness.

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“…Specifically, those who link trait extraversion to this model propose that extraverts cortically reduce the intensity of incoming sensory information. As such, their CNS is in a chronic state of under-arousal, which they compensate for by seeking out highly stimulating or social surroundings (e.g., Dragutinovich, 1987;Schwerdtfeger, Getzmann, & Baltissen, 2004). Conversely, introverts are believed to avoid social situations due to a chronically over-activated CNS, because of an amplification of sensory input (e.g., Dragutinovich, 1987;Schwerdtfeger et al, 2004).…”

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“…As such, their CNS is in a chronic state of under-arousal, which they compensate for by seeking out highly stimulating or social surroundings (e.g., Dragutinovich, 1987;Schwerdtfeger, Getzmann, & Baltissen, 2004). Conversely, introverts are believed to avoid social situations due to a chronically over-activated CNS, because of an amplification of sensory input (e.g., Dragutinovich, 1987;Schwerdtfeger et al, 2004). However, past findings in support of this model are inconsistent, depending on the type of measurement employed (Dragutinovich, 1987;Lolas, Camposano, & Etcheberrigaray, 1989;Stenberg, Rosen, & Risenberg, 1988).…”

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Ego depletion : a potential cost associated with acting counter dispositionally

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Fast reducers, slow augmenters: a psychophysiological analysis of temperament-related differences in reaction time

Cited by 8 publications

References 57 publications

Individual Differences in Auditory, Pain, and Motor Stimulation

Individual Differences in Auditory, Pain, and Motor Stimulation

Temperamental Traits Versus Individual Physical Fitness Components and a Physical Activity Level

Ego depletion : a potential cost associated with acting counter dispositionally

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